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Harborside House

Marblehead, Massachusetts.

This handsome 1850 home in the historic district overlooks picturesque Marblehead Harbor. Guests enjoy water views from its wood-paneled parlor, period dining room and summer breakfast porch. Two well-appointed guestrooms feature antique furnishings.

Bed and Breakfast Description

This homestay B&B offers two comfortable, well-appointed guestrooms. Harbor Room has twin beds; Garden Suite has a double bed. A full modern bath is shared. Each room offers the comfort and convenience of writing desk, bureau, closet, CD/clock radio, terry robes and toiletries.

A generous continental breakfast may be enjoyed in the period dining room or on the porch. It includes juice, fresh fruit, homebaked breads and muffins and choice of cereals as well as yogurt and cheese. House specialties are blueberry muffins and Muesli bread. Extra amenities include afternoon tea on request, homemade cookies and bedside Harbor Sweets chocolates.

Guests may also enjoy the front parlor with fireplace and harbor view. The Den offers a library of helpful maps and pamphlets for sight-seeing. A short walk from Harborside House are antique shops, art galleries, shops of local craftsmen as well as a variety of dining choices to suit every taste bud and budget.

A great location and gracious accommodations are only part of the Harborside House story. Hostess Susan Livingston offers caring and friendly hospitality. Owner of this home since 1964, she began welcoming guests in 1985. She is happy to share her knowledge of the area and its history. Mother of three grown children and Nana to two grandchildren, Susan is a recently retired bridal dressmaker and calligraphist. Recreationally, she is a tandem cyclist and nationally ranked Masters swimmer.

Area Attractions and Activities:

Explore the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Marblehead Neck

Take a kayak lesson on Marblehead Harbor at Riverhead Beach

Explore the gravestones on Marblehead’s Burial Hill above Redd’s Pond

Rent a canoe at Foote Brothers and explore the Ipswich River

See the schooner Fame in Salem; sailing excursions daily

Go antiquing in Essex, “America’s Antique capital”

Take the 1½ hr. Essex River Cruise (May-Oct.)

Savor fresh lobster and fried clams ‘in the rough” at Woodman’s in Essex

Take the Duck Tour in Boston; leave from Museum of Science or Prudential Center

Visit the Appleton Farm in Hamilton

Go on a Whale Watch: Gloucester, Boston, Salem, Newburyport

Sail on the Schooner Landon out of Gloucester

Services:

Living room with fireplace, deck, bicycles, cable TV/VCR, Wi-Fi, off-street parking

Most Popular Rooms:

Harbor Room: Enjoy the sunrise over the harbor. Listen to the sound of the waves and seagulls. A large, airy room with two antique twin beds nestled under the eaves. Writing desk and reading materials. Terry robes and toiletries.

Garden Room: Quiet and romantic double bed room overlooks the gardens. Antique dressing table with mirror. Writing desk and bureau. Suite includes a sitting room with TV/VCR and Internet hook-up. Terry robes and toiletries.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 85.00 - 100.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 2
Languages spoken other than English: Un petit peu de Francais
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental plus breakfast
• Harbor Sweets candy, homebaked cookies, afternoon tea on request

Nearest Airport(s): Logan (BOS)

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Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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